Contract Specialist II

Location: Prairie View, Texas, United States

Company

Research Compliance Office at the Texas A&M University System, supporting Prairie View A&M University procurement, contract administration, compliance, and audit-related operations.

What you will do

• Review university contracts, coordinate Procurement Office and Office of General Counsel reviews, and follow agreements through execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Process departmental purchase requisitions and perform daily contract office operations in accordance with university, system, state, and federal guidelines.
• Prepare bid and proposal documents and manage RFP processes, including pre-meetings, evaluation, analysis, modification, negotiation, and contract completion.
• Issue purchase orders and communicate with university departments and vendors to resolve procurement and contract matters.
• Maintain the contract database, upload completed files, monitor document status, and perform records-retention activities.
• Serve as a liaison for University Compliance operations and selected internal and external audit activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business, financial reporting, or financial systems.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state and federal contract and grant regulations.
• Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications, with technical writing and editing skills involving contractual language and procedures.
• Ability to multitask, work cooperatively, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information.

Nice to have

• Five years of related experience in compliance programs or activities.
• Contracts or procurement certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Staff position within a university procurement and compliance environment.
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned compensation range.
• The university will not pay the $100,000 fee associated with certain new H-1B petitions.
• Applicants who require employment visa sponsorship may be affected by the Texas moratorium on new H-1B filings.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter through the PVAMU career site by September 25, 2026.
• Employment is contingent on completion of the institution’s background and credential verification procedures.